Antique Cannetille Earrings, ca 1810
Our Notes
Popularized in the 1820s when gold was scarce across post-Napoleonic Europe, cannetille wirework allowed goldsmiths to create large, intricate silhouettes with remarkable lightness. These Italian earrings feature delicate gold scrolling coils, rosettes, and granulated beads arranged in a crisp diamond-shaped lattice. Accentuated with vibrant pink paste set in crimped collets throughout the openwork composition, the pair exemplifies Regency-era goldsmithing at its most meticulous.
Equipped with period-correct back-to-front ear wire fittings, the earrings thread securely from behind the lobe. The open lattice work creates architectural depth while maintaining comfortable wear, preserving a quintessential example of early 19th-century Italian regional metalwork.
Italy, ca 1810
Measurements, Materials & Care
Care
As our jewelry is worn, patinas will evolve, further personalizing them to each collector. Due to the nature of foiled jewelry, care should be taken in order to keep Larkspur & Hawk jewelry from becoming harmed. A few tips:
- Remove jewelry when applying lotions, soaps and perfume
- Remove jewelry before immersing hands in cleaning solvents or liquids
- Please note that oxidation may eventually wear off of rings, then return naturally
Shipping & Returns
Larkspur & Hawk offers shoppers to receive and live with their new pieces. If for any reason you are less than thrilled with a purchase, it may be returned for a full refund, unless marked as final sale. To qualify, merchandise must be postmarked within 14 days of the customer’s receipt and be in the items’ original and unused condition. All returns must include the original receipt. Larkspur & Hawk is not responsible for items lost during shipping.
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